GUERLAIN L'ESSENTIEL High Perfection Foundation in 35N Beige and Pore Minimizer Primer + Retractable Brush Review and Swatches

This morning felt particularly chilly for an outdoor walk and made me wonder if I'm ever ready for winters. My dry skin hates how harsh Calgary weather can be and let me tell you that no matter how much water I drink, it can not overcome the dryness of my skin. I need a makeup primer for days when the wind and the weather are not on my side. I particularly enjoy using the Guerlain L'Essentiel Primer and the High Perfection Foundation for days when my skin isn't looking its best and today is one of those days. Though this is designed to be an everyday, matte finish foundation, I apply this only on days when I am heading out to meet someone. I rarely do a full face foundation, since everything rubs off on the mask, unless (drumroll please) I am in a restaurant where I am guaranteed to be without mask and get photographed as well.

As I was getting ready, I was gently reminded of how wonderful this combination of products is for me and decided to write this blogpost, so I can share exactly how I feel after using this foundation and primer which I have been using for almost two months now. For more pictures, swatches and review, keep reading...

Pro Sculpting Duo by MAKE UP FOR EVER in Shade 02 Golden Review and Swatch

The new Pro Sculpting Duo by Make Up For Ever is the simplest way to contour and highlight, without requiring 'specialized techniques' that look good in pictures only, tbh. While the beauty blogosphere was going crazy 'carving out the face', I was using my matte bronzer and highlighting powder to give dimension to my face, but in the most subtle and natural way. And that's how most girls are. I mean, who has the time to shop for additional contour kits with a gazillion contour shades and end up getting more confused than ever.

I love simplicity and the Pro Sculpting Duo is the answer to my everyday contour and highlight needs.

Pro Sculpting Duo by Make Up Forever in shade 02 Golden

Pro Sculpting Duo by Make Up For Ever in shade 02 Golden

The Pro Sculpting Duo comes in 2 shades and the shade I am sharing with you today, is #2 - Golden, which is more warmer toned. 

Its a gel-to-powder, talc free formulation that is designed to blend undetectably on skin for a traceless sculpted effect. Lets find out more...

Vegan Beauty Products from FarleyCo Beauty featuring Real Techniques and Montagne Jeunesse

There are few products that I have loved time and time again such as these amazing ones by +realtechniques and +Montagne Jeunesse ! I am so excited to share these vegan friendly and cruelty free products available at +FarleycoBeauty Canada . 

I have always enjoyed Real Techniques brushes and sponge and the Powder Brush is no surprise. Its big and fluffy. The Goji Berry Body Smoothie by Montagne Jeunesse is just a routine purchase. Love, love, love Montagne Juenesse face masks and body smoothies <3 <3 

All of this is available at FarleyCo Beauty online and at select retailers across Canada.

New for 2014 from Real Techniques and Eco Tools - Review and Photos

Hey everyone,
Hope you had a great Easter weekend. I am still recovering from it :D:D Today I would be sharing new launches from Real Techniques and Eco Tools. Both brands have amazing beauty tools and this time its is a sponge and a brush! These products are quite innovative and each has such unique uses, you dont wanna miss this post!
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Real Techniques Core Collection Review and Photos

Although, I have a lot of cruelty free face brushes, I felt it was important to include Real Techniques Your Base Core Collection in my makeup routine as they are designed by a pro makeup artist, Samantha Chapman! Its always great to have brushes designed for a pixel perfect look. This collection includes four brushes for a perfect foundation, namely, the buffing brush, contour brush, detailer brush and the pointed foundation brush and also a panoramic brush case that doubles as a stand too.

Lets begin with photos and my review...

Mineral Hygienics Eyeshadows in Java Gold and Pink Champagne - Review and Swatches

Hello,
I am back with another set of mineral eyeshadows and a sable hair full eyeshadow brush by Mineral Hygienics. I have shared with you their starter kit which included a kabuki brush (natural fibre), foundation, perfecting powder and a bronzer. So today, I have some of their eye products to review for you. Before I start let me remind you of the benefits of mineral makeup, so you know why I love it. Here's why?

Young Blood Liquid Mineral Foundation in Shell and Foundation Brush Review

I love using cruelty free, paraben free and vegan mineral makeup products because they are sooo good for the environment and also our skin. I can not emphasize how much I love mineral makeup, however, I do find them to be messy, especially if you have wooden vanity, the mineral pigments can really create a mess. So I wanted to try the liquid mineral foundation from Young Blood Cosmetics and I am so happy to share it with you guys. The shade I ordered is Shell and I also have and amazing foundation brush from Young Blood for a perfect streak free application. If you are MAC's NC 20-25, you don't wanna miss this review :)

Catwalk Glamour Luxury Sable Makeup Brush Set Review

Hey!!
Catwalk Glamour kindly sent me their Sable Makeup Brush Set for review. I shall be sharing tons of pics and my final thoughts on each of the brushes included in this set. Lets begin with photos of this gorgeous brush set followed by my review.

Vegan Makeup Brushes by Inika Blush and Kabuki Brush

Hey everyone,

Today I will be sharing two cruetly free brushes from INIKA Cosmetics which is a certified vegan, cruelty free and halal makeup brand. These brushes are so amazing that even after years they are still my favorite! Lets find out more!

Adesign All Over Shadow Brush Review

Shana King from Adesign Brushes, kindly sent me this eyeshadow brush for review. Its an all over shadow brush and has soft natural bristles. I use this brush the most out of all my eyeshadow brushes because of its innovative design and never-fail functionality. Whats so special about this brush? Lets find out..

Sigma Precision Angled P84 Synthetic Brush Review

I won a Sigma $20 giftcard and decided to purchase this brush, as I had none for precisely highlighting and contoring my nose. I have used this several times and this has become my go to brush for contouring, not just my nose, but also the hollows of my cheeks. How is this seemingly small brush so good at contouring? Lets find out.